Author: Alan

Doing business with a Austria PEO/EOR Austria law requires companies that have at least 5 employees working in-country must establish a work council. The size of the council depends on the number of employees working for the business. If an employer decides to terminate an employee, they are required to provide at least one week’s […]

When it comes to doing business internationally, being compliant with labor laws is undoubtedly an important requirement. This is especially true in markets like China, which historically have had a hostile regulatory environment for foreign businesses. As the world’s second-largest economy, however, businesses are now looking upon China more favorably. If you are in such […]

Doing business with a Portugal PEO/EOR Known for its flourishing tourism and agriculture industries, Portugal’s economy has been on the rise in recent years. Whatever size of workforce you are looking to employ in Portugal, partnering with an established global PEO can help simplify and expedite the process. Portugal offers foreign investors favorable expansion opportunities […]

Doing business with an Egypt PEO & EOR Egypt is located in northeast Africa with only a small portion of the country in Asia. The Nile river runs vertically across Egypt, and with the vast majority of Egypt’s territory being is desert, the vast majority of the country’s 91 million person population lives either along the […]

Doing business with a Sweden PEO/EOR As the third-largest country in Europe by landmass, Sweden is home to just over 10 million residents and a flourishing economy. Companies in Sweden are known to operate more on the basis of group consensus, as opposed to the common business practices in other countries where a small group […]

Many companies that have decided to make their company international decide to hire local employees to help launch their business and assist with operations. This is an exciting time for businesses as they take advantage of new talent pools. There are several things that employers should do – and should not do – when hiring […]

Doing business with a UAE PEO/EOR The United Arab Emirates has the second-largest economy in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia, making the country an economic powerhouse on the world stage. Its economy is largely based on exports of oil and gas, but in recent years the country has diversified to include a variety of […]

As more workers are attempting to achieve a better work/life balance, prioritizing flexibility in their work schedules, and moving away from the traditional workplace environment, businesses have greater access to using these individuals as independent contractors, or 1099 employees. Enhanced communication portals and workplace mobilization has made it easier than ever for people to work […]

Doing business with a Pakistan PEO/EOR Located in southern Asia, Pakistan has a population of just under 200 million people, making it the 6th most populous country in the world. The national language in Pakistan is Urdu, but there are dozens of first languages spoken in the country. In Pakistan, is is essential that you […]

Doing business with a Saudi Arabia PEO & Employer of Record The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s petroleum-supported economy has held it steadily in the G-20 rankings. Their dependency on oil and a lack of diversity in economic resources led to government initiatives like the Saudi Vision 2030 framework. This broad-reaching strategy covers areas such as […]

Running a business is challenging, but carrying out business internationally comes with its own set of challenges. It involves frequent overseas travel, negotiating with vendors in a different country, hiring employees for foreign locations, etc. Businesses often erroneously deem that not having a physical entity in an international location absolves it from paying taxes in […]

Competitive businesses often expand beyond their borders. Companies that have gone global successfully have realized tremendous benefits, including increasing brand awareness, diversifying the revenue stream and exposing the business to international methods. However, expanding internationally can be a complex process. Here are some effective strategies to help you take your company global. Consider Why You […]

Companies moving into new markets – especially new foreign markets – face a number of risks. Nowhere are those risks felt more strongly than in establishing a new team. Executives are aware, of course, that those risks must be mitigated or managed as far as possible to ensure smooth transition into that new business environment, […]

Doing business with a Finland PEO/EOR As the most sparsely populated country in Europe, Finland has a population of 5.5 million people. Culturally, people in Finland are known to be reserved in temperament, and are known to be honest and reliable in character. It is not uncommon for Finnish people to value oral agreements to […]